Rick Warren takes on Global Warming

February 8, 2006 · Filed Under Uncategorized

I’m not an evangelical (heck, I’m not even Christian) but I really respect Rick Warren. I am slowly reading The Purpose Driven Life.

And today, when I read about the group of evangelical pastors who are storming Washington, DC to attempt to curb global warming, I said a Hallelujah:

“For most of us, until recently this has not been treated as a pressing issue or major priority,” the statement said. “Indeed, many of us have required considerable convincing before becoming persuaded that climate change is a real problem and that it ought to matter to us as Christians. But now we have seen and heard enough.”

The statement calls for federal legislation that would require reductions in carbon dioxide emissions through “cost-effective, market-based mechanisms” â€” a phrase lifted from a Senate resolution last year and one that could appeal to evangelicals, who tend to be pro-business. The statement, to be announced in Washington, is only the first stage of an “Evangelical Climate Initiative” including television and radio spots in states with influential legislators, informational campaigns in churches, and educational events at Christian colleges.” (From the New York Times.)
Democrats can’t do this. The Sierra Club can’t. Pastors, I bet, can.

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